Thursday, February 18, 2010

The first allegations that Fonseka was plotting against the political leadership of the country came in late 2005 when he was chosen and subsequently appointed Army Commander. These allegations were made by some top-ranking Army officers. We were privy to some of this information at that time.

While a good section of President Rajapakse's close aides took it seriously, Secretary Defence Gotabhaya Rajapakse vetoed the allegations and defended Fonseka. His argument was Fonseka was a necessary evil, an equal matching force to route the LTTE.

Second allegation of a Fonseka Coup/plot in 2007-08

Allegations against Fonseka came up again from within the Army following 1) the acquisition of large amounts of armoured vehicles considered at that time to be ideal for crowd control in a military take-over. This was later disproved with the launching of the Mechanized Infantry Division combining the Air Mobile Brigade (termed jokingly at that time as පයිං යන Air Mobile due to the Army not having air capabilities to airlift these units to battle), units of the Armoured Corp and others.

2) Fonseka was again suspected of planning a coup when he brought his Sinha Regiment to guard vital installations in Colombo. The greatest fear of a coup arose when he attempted to change the security at the Presidential Palace. Subsequently the President's Corp was created to provide security to the President, his family and other dignitaries.

Third allegation of a Fonseka Coup/plot in 2009

The third allegation of a coup arose when some members of the Special Forces and Military Intelligence who were reporting directly to Fonseka provided information to Fonseka above a particular Brigadier and the Secretary Defence on the demise of Prabhakaran and other top-ranking Tigers. This happened soon after Fonseka returned to the country during the final phase of the war.

Fonseka despised the use of the Special Forces by this particular Brigadier (now Major General) and above all, Secretary Defence (operating through the Brigadier). He got into loggerheads with both claiming as his point of argument the 26 Special Forces killed during the final phase of the battle could have been minimized if the operation was not rushed.

Fonseka under surveillance

Constant rantings by Fonseka, particularly before and after the Army Tattoo led to him being kept under surveillance. It was even accused that the then Navy Commander Wasantha Karannagoda had a team following Fonseka. It was during this period that Fonseka was approached by Mangala Samaraweera and Anura Kumara.

Fonseka did not always show respect for his peers in the Security Forces. His command of the Sri Lanka Army gave him enormous power which he did not hesitate to demonstrate even at Security Council meetings. He had the comparative advantage of being a ground commander and having access to an experienced and talented Army. He deeply despised anyone in the Army directly reporting to the political command.

Fonseka's ambition was to command a very large Army but the politicians did not trust his motives and, above all, his ego. Some might say that the politicians were proven right. Others say misplaced suspicions drove Fonseka to take revenge.

HICORP

Upul Illangamge was first alerted to his name being part of an investigation on HICORP soon after Fonseka's political defection. He was contacted by investigators in Sri Lanka who had by that time arrested agents of HICORP in Sri Lanka. The documents the investigators uncovered contained Illangamge's name.

Whether Illangamge's name was used fraudulently and without his express approval or whether Illangame was left sore by Danuna Tillekeratne in a procurement deal is not clear. What is clear is that Illangamge's statement was not made under duress or for the promise of money. He was clearly angry with Danuna and Fonseka. If not, Illangamge would not take steps to file a complaint with the FBI on the HICORP deal.

Protests by Maha Sangha

Reports from within higher echelons of the Police and Politics indicate that the deep driver of the resentment by the Maha Sangha, particularly that of a chief prelate is the government dismissing some favors made by the said prelate directly to President Rajapakse. This particularly concerns a request that DIG Nimal Mediwaka of Kandy be appointed IGP. The government went on to appoint DIG Mahinda Balasooriya as IGP instead.

DWThanks for bringing good content back to the blog, the other DW wanna-be is struggling to have some solid content, working hard to pull the usual readership to the pro-government spy site called Defence Forum.

The report makes sense, doesn't quite contradict the story created in my head by reading reports coming out of the media.

For me, the fraudulent use of Illangamge's name in HiCorp is crystal clear. He clearly mentioned that on his video.

"Whether Illangamge's name was used fraudulently and without his express approval or whether Illangame was left sore by Danuna Tillekeratne in a procurement deal is not clear."

You have failed to mention connection between SF and HiCorp. It is again crystal clear SF was the integral part of HiCorp. That was SF's unethical contribution to the nation.Then again, if the high ranking military and political leadership behaves unethically in Sri Lanka, SF''s connection with HiCorp is water under the bridge under this morally bankrupt regime.

2. Its said you need more senior officer to arrest/investigate an officer. But SF was the most senior (4-star general) SLA had and I don't think there is more senior officer in SLA senior to SF. How this seniority issue be resolved?

(SF said he promoted bases on talent disregarding seniority.)

3. What would you expect final out come to be from military court?

(Its said SF can go to appeal court or after that supreme court if he is not satisfied.)

4. Any comments on SF's political future?

(JVP says they contest under SF leadership from a prty called DNA while SF contesting from Colombo and UNP says they are waiting SF's decision on contest as a district leader or in national list.)

5. What's your evaluation on SLA now?

(We thought May 19 that we had the worlds best army - talent-wise, but what now?)

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Also, if you have more free time please count how many comments were there from some nut case guy with his 20-30 fake handles and responses to him by others mainly about some another blog and blogers there in your previous thread and give us %.

"Fonseka was a necessary evil, an equal matching force to route the LTTE."

indeed. this is what we said all along. it is like DUTUGEMUNU's giants. some of them were thugs, school dropouts, drunkards, womanizers, etc. but they beat the enemy.

we had to MATCH vezapillai's not giving up approach. SF did better.

"Fonseka despised the use of the Special Forces by this particular Brigadier (now Major General) and above all, Secretary Defence (operating through the Brigadier). He got into loggerheads with both claiming as his point of argument the 26 Special Forces killed during the final phase of the battle could have been minimized if the operation was not rushed."

SF was simply DUMB here not understanding the geopolitical space and the battlefield realities in may 2009. he was abroad more than a week!!!! he tried to CREATE some BS knowing very well that prasanna silva had the HIGHEST MARGIN in harvesting rate. after all SF's problems with prasanna silva goes back to 2007!!!!

"Whether Illangamge's name was used fraudulently and without his express approval or whether Illangame was left sore by Danuna Tillekeratne in a procurement deal is not clear. What is clear is that Illangamge's statement was not made under duress or for the promise of money. He was clearly angry with Danuna and Fonseka."

and with RANDY DEHOERT who dragged ilangamage's name. randy was arrested in december 2009 and he first though he can avoid dragging danuna and gonzeka.

The current article is more towards revealing some details but still it does not seem to appreciate the fact that Military is not permitted to act in its own way or they should act in a way that they have their own will.

That was what SF was doing all the time during the War.

In July 2009 he established a short duration military regime (This is my word and that is how I describe it and that was actually happened that is how I feel about it. He acted above the civilian rule and Police in a civili area).

So he gave many reasons to suspet of him preparing for a coup. He was testing the water and courage of MR.

No democratice Government can let these audacious viloations to keep occuring and wait until the coup happens to make sure that is actually a coup.

It is MR's duty and responsibility to responds to such developing threates or events that may be percieved as threats.

It is the Military Commanders's duty to make sute that they create the perception that they follow the Government directives even when there is a difference of opinion with the goverment. Not only that the commander should create such perception and he also needs to follow that to the dot.

If the opinion is too different then the commander should resign without acting behind the Government in any way.

Actullay MR did several wrong thing.

First he was wrong to appoint SF knowing his past.

To cover up his crimes (he did while being the commander) were also wrong.

To serenade him excessivley fuled his ego further.

Then hesitation to remove him from the post was also wrong.

They (GR?MR) might argue that his Yakshakama not Dakshakama was sought after by MR and GR. But then his Yakshakama might even have caused the war dearly (Recently GR says that they could have used some ohter person in his place)

Not only that he was given an opprtunity to become the executioner of the Nation that was so frightening. No amount of whitewashing can change that. I am not asking anybody to whitewash MR>

Hie is our leader and we shouldnot whitewash im.

In comparison with SF, the worst of MR cannot come near the very best of SF.

AS MR he has been (with serious shortcomings) is an inspiration to the Nation while the very best of SF could have been ?the worst form of Idi Amin,

Thanks for showing the two sides of the coin DW. very informative article.

------------------------------------BTW, this fellow Rana seems to have spiraled in to uncontrolled depths of insanity. please stop spamming blogs. We are simply not interested in your bullshit. Get a life (and some good professional medical help) dude

The question is to be or not to be. Sanjeewa which side are you on now? Your patrioticism as I checked last time was anti-LTTE but now you're Pro-LTTE. A lot of people here are starting to question now whether you're really sinhala. Is this the work of a Tamil posing as a Pro MR only to turn SF?

My concerns are genuine for you. You seem to have lost your plot here. Are you on some form of prescribed medication or simply sitting at a rehab typing away faster than your mind can fathom.

Whatever the case is, you have shown yourself to be one of the untouchables of this forum.

In case some unknown blogger appears here and reads the gibberish, the use of the names of myself and Sam Perea is the neat but filthy work of Multipolar fakers. Check our IDs and verify that.

I wonder what DW is doing.

DW, is this the state that you're going to keep your site at? Why not regulate the comments? We have been decent visitors to your space, and I believe you hold the responsibility to avoid a mud slinger use your space to throw all kinds of filth on us.

And this is why we barred him from SLD Forum.

We will let the idiot defecate in public here. It is upto you DW to clean your space.

"Fonseka did not always show respect for his peers in the Security Forces."

I think this is the main reason that many of Fonsekas' former subordinates choose to stand with the Rajepakshas' during the PE.

Fonseka him self said that he some times has to use a language "not usually" when giving orders to ground commanders. He probably shouted at then with "kunuharupas" at them.

And his promotion scheme gave credit to the talent but not always. Shavindra, Kamal Prasanne were talented and contributed greatly but they were only given promotions after the war was over (probably on presidents order).

SF mistreated Prasanne badly to the point where prasnne decided to leave the army (prasanne's own words).

and some officers despite showing any flare of brilliance were given regular promotions.

And about the rumor of the "no connection" policy of that lasted during the last phases of war between army and the navy, i hardly saw any cooperation between these two in the last phase. while there were many sea borne operation by 55 and 59 divisions, army didn't use navy boats or navel persons. If navy as involved it could have been a big help for the army.

if any of you happy about the elimination LTTE, plese STOP insulting SF. he sholud be freed immeditely without further harrasments. except few ass licking officers, entire army respect SF. Most of the patriots turned to political ass lickers will not accept, but it is not MR, THAT WAS SF, WHO CHANGE THE RYTHAM of WAR TO make it a winning WAR. Army knows it very well. govt media totally ruin this respected war hero, with false information and excegerations.

Truth can be much more different than what you are hering from GOvt propaganda.

except for last week or so before the end of WAR, SF managed entire army without giving any space for WAR crimes charges. He knew, what was going aroung the world and he didnt want to put his own forces and him self under unnecessary danger, even though tendency for war crimes were very high in this type of WAR.BTW, It was not SF, who raise voice regarding WAR crimes first. if you all remember, all the international media and UN escalate about posible WAR crimes, due to white flag issue. Foreign secret services knew, much more than what you and me knew about it. That was why, SF was requested to question about GR. If those foreign secret services, didnt know about the people and the incidents, why did they want to get information about GR.There are enough ways to eliminate enamies without giving space for any war crime charges. If the white flag incident is true, I would say, it was those few people, who put entire army and themselfs in trouble and not the SF.

for the best interest of the people and the country, best thing to do is to, fee SF and come to terms with him.

The court martial and most likely SC appeal by SF would be interesting viewing to the lankan public and international community.Is Rajapakse willing to take the risk of "dirty linen" being washed in public i wonder? ( SF is no JS Tissa).No doubt the CM & SC judgements if it comes to that stage will be highly politicised as one expects from the current regime.Judging by SF's behavior the recent months he may take the scatter gun approach.

Perhaps, Rajapakse may wish to consult the same attorney who advised me not to pursue C4 on the "fake" video instead explore other avenues.

In the meantime, two elections, court martial teledramas etc, when is the MR GOSL getting down to the real business?

btw. When was the last time CID had a peek at Basil Rajapakse bank account in SL or even peruse the withdrawals/redemptions of Golden Key 5 weeks before Cabraal thought fit to cry foul?

Without wishing to take away your thunder DW an interesting debate in the Economist between Kon(G&T) Bandara and Sinna Siththar

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I agree with RhodesianRidgeback; indeed a very mature debate between Konnappu and S Sithar.

But the crux of the matter really is: how can such a discussion take place in Sri Lanka? Access to the Economist’s content in Sri Lanka is limited, particularly so when it publishes articles that irritate the Cabal (issues held up at customs, access blocked etc)

There is no shortage (thank god) of intellectual heavyweights in Sri Lanka but most of them seem to have been intimidated, or enticed by promises of perks and those empty titles like “Presidential Adviser” that Rajapakse so generously hands out to all and sundry. The unfortunate sting in the tail is that these previously impartial and incisive minds suddenly find themselves beholden to the Cabal because they can’t imagine life without those perks. Now that our Sun God (never a slouch when it came to intimidation) is no more, the Govt seems to enjoy a monopoly of intimidation.

When Konnapu exorts us to “unite and work for the betterment of all”, I agree. But such an endeavour must be backed up by an apparatus of the State that is equitable. I think that the 17th amendment is a prerequisite first step towards that goal.

Bearing in mind that the Editor of Lanka Irida has been released without charge, and Fonseka’s (alleged) fellow coup plotters too have been set free by the judge, the Cabal’s lackeys should be cringing with embarrassment. Was Fonseka so reckless as to have planned on overthrowing the Govt single-handedly? It’s hard to imagine these arrests, based on such risible evidence, ever being countenanced within a scenario of the 17th amendment. At least the judiciary still seems to have teeth.

Bogolls on damage limitaion exercise on the orders of MR to cover for GR (graduated from Saddam Hussien School of Diplomacy)wild accusations.GR, being a US resident needs to tread carefully unless he wishes to take residency with new found friends.

Prof Rajiva usually covers up for GR 'foot in mouth' instead Rajiva writes about Richard De Zoysa.

In particular the goobledegook as above:(We have gone a long way towards improving the situation, but we need to go further. This can only be achieved if there is more attention to the principles involved, less drama based on predilections. Sadly we do not pay enough attention to facts in looking at values, we do not look at precedents and practices elsewhere)

ps. Richard was not a Royalist he was a Thomian. Get your facts right. And you were his friend?..sigh...

This what happens when so called intellectuals get beholden by the Cabal and prostitute themselves.

As blog admin you must have access to the IP address of the incestuous multipolar dole bludger..If this behavior continues, can you block his IP address (one originating from NZ)..And if he uses a proxy, you can find out the site and do it for the proxies provided from that particular site..Takes some time on your part but, ends justify means ney..

Officers, who were interdicted by SF due to dicipiline and curruption cases, are now in action.One such guy is Brig Wijesiri in CCMP. He is a batch mate of present army commander and he is the one who conducted SF arrest in the hotel.

Even I could not belive, what Army middle rankers say. It was like a one man show in army and much famous Major genarals, who lived with media units didnt know, where to move next day.It was all SF's chess game and every one amazed about the SF's knowledge on battle field and even small land makrs in the WAR zone.

In the last election, I vote for MR, just because the people around SF and now I regret the way things moving. To coverup some peoples foolish work, SF and his familly is paying now.

As blog admin you must have access to the IP address of the incestuous multipolar dole bludger..If this behavior continues, can you block his IP address (one originating from NZ)..And if he uses a proxy, you can find out the site and do it for the proxies provided from that particular site..Takes some time on your part but, ends justify means ney..]

The drama has been created by Sam Perera and Sujeewa Kokawala. I'd ban them first since that satisfy our cultural needs as Sri Lankans.

We are the nation that like to ban and then kill if that doesn't work out.

If telephone sex addiction,alcholism, brutalism against cooks and Arms dealing, agitating INdia, killing of EDitors to get the INternational thugs agitated against sri Lanka, abductions to get pressure from World thugs, Muhamale debacles are all part of well executed war strategy then SF is the only one who deserves credit.

The Rajapakshas and the rest of the spineless ‘yes’ politicians of the UPFA want a two third majority at the forthcoming general election to change the constitution. It is doubtful as to whether the proposed changes to the constitution are intended to uplift the living standard of the masses or to stabilise the Rajapaksha family rule for the foreseeable future. Premadasa had one brain to construct his tyrannical reign that created a sense of fear among everyone within a very short time but came to an end thanks to the LTTE. Brains are many in the Rajapaksha family. Indeed the family is a perfect combination of necessary skills to secure the power base at Medamulana for even decades to come. The political cunning of Mahinda, corruption and malpractice skills of Basil, organisation skills of Charmal, glamour and youthful exuberance of Narmal and mafia skills of Gotabaya will keep them on the throne for a long time to come. Sri Lanka will never see the light at the end of tunnel again unless their margin of victory at this election is minimised

Groundviews was able to obtain an audio recording of an exchange between Swiss journalist Karin Wenger and a well-known, senior journalist now part of the Presidential Media Unit (PMU). Karin’s visa and media accreditation to cover the Sri Lankan presidential election was revoked after she asked several questions from government representatives at an official press briefing. As reported by Deutsche Welle,

“I asked two questions,” Wenger says. “Why were there so many troops in front of opposition candidate Fonseka’s hotel? And the second referred to rumours we kept hearing: Was it true that the president’s brother Basil Rajapaksa was inside the election commission’s office?” An official stopped her after the press conference and started shouting at her: “I won’t be subdued by a white skin! Keep this in mind!”

I see a parallel between colonization and defeating terrorism. About 10 years ago no one talked about defeating terrorism militarily. Only a handful of people did so and they were branded as war mongers and racists. But we all know how that ended up.Similarly, now not many talk about colonization. I think they don't talk about it out of fear for being called racists or any other name.

Even I had doubts about colonization first. But the more I thought about it, less fearful it seemed.I think the reason for this fear and doubt of colonization arise from our subconscious acceptance that NE belong to Tamil people. Who infused this into our minds? It's none other than Eelam project and its racist members (and supported by our own opportunistic politicians).

First, we must convince ourselves that the whole of Sri Lanka belongs to all Sri Lankans. Then colonization looks as normal as going to the market.We are talking about settling people on UNINHABITED land. What's wrong with that? We are not chasing away people from an area and bringing in new people. With what can we be accused of? Are we violating any international laws? If so what are they? The only possible accusation could be "Genocide of Land" by TN.

A GOOD READ…explains the angle that this last PE when that Gonseka sucker appeared on the scene to contest and take the LOSER title, it was really a God-send for Ranil ponnaya. Gives credence to the view that like in the past where previous military men with noteworthy records were used by RW/UNP to prop up their unpopularity with the masses, this time too they found a grand sucker!

http://www.nation.lk/2010/02/21/newsfe3.htm

Some noteworthy excerpts:

Let’s do a quick recap to start things off. The UNP was in a quandary. Well, let’s say Ranil Wickremesinghe was in a quandary. The presidential election was coming up and the incumbent, Mahinda Rajapaksa was enjoying unprecedented popularity for someone seeking re-election. A re-play of November 2005 would have seen Ranil getting creamed and the natural play would have seen the UNP getting creamed in the parliamentary Election that would have followed. There would have been renewed calls for Ranil’s head and although I am pretty sure he would prevail, he wouldn’t come off un-bloodied.

Fonseka’s defeat was Ranil’s victory. He consolidated. His leadership was now secure. He recovered the elephant symbol. The UNP was able to convince all the three-wheeler parties to contest under the elephant symbol. Fonseka, shot his mouth, spat too far, painted ‘security risk’ all over himself and virtually wrote himself out of the political equation.

Ranil’s smile grew wider. Fonseka behind bars was a plus for the UNP because it have the part an additional slogan on the one hand while taking out a potential bull in the china shop kind of personality from the campaign trail (read, ‘one less headache to worry about’).

Why should Ranil Wickremesinghe risk all that? He is sitting pretty. He is well positioned to retain his post as Leader of the Opposition. He doesn’t have to do the silly thing of letting the JVP tap into the UNP’s vote base. And so, after all the excitement of the presidential election, it is business as usual: the greens vs the blues.

Few would be upset about the JVP’s dilemmas. I have only one concern. Sarath Fonseka has suffered much on account of being taken for a ride by one Mangala Samaraweera. His arrogance and villainy aside, the man has still done much more for the country than all the JVPers and all the UNPers put together. He has been made to bite the dust and he can’t blame anyone for this but himself, his naiveté and arrogance. There’s a limit, though. He’s reached it. Let him be now. The law will take its course, of course, but there’s no reason why the man should be further used to serve the narrow and selfish political objectives of anyone, least of all the JVP.

Converted to US$ today with inflation after 2000 years, it might come to a handsome sum, depending on the value of silver then.

In today’s terminology, “Money Talks & Bullshit Walks”, and Apsara’s greed to save the Bucks and help the father, whilst Dude Danuna is “on the run”, was to sacrifice the mother-in-law.

Would any son who has suckled the mother’s breast could wake up and see his mother being sent to “Hard Labour” with drug addicts, prostitutes and petty criminals in a Sri Lankan prison, even for a month and to save his skin and money?

Looks like (Fonzy) father-in-law like (Dude Danuna) son-in-law, who would betray his own mother to salvage his freedom! The General planned to sell his own gallant Army comrades and Mother Lanka, whilst the Dude perhaps instructed his wife to sacrifice the own mother.

Perhaps it was Apsara who wanted to save her father and use the “proverbial” mother-in-law to “pull the nuts from the fire”. Why couldn’t she get her own mother to handle the matter? Perhaps she knew of the potential consequences. If that was the case, a quickee divorce from Dude Danuna might be on the cards, so Apsara can enjoy the “spoils” whilst Dude Danuna “rest” in prison in Sri Lanka and possibly in USA. So more “shit might hit the fan”. (Sorry Editor for use of bland).

Either the General and Dude Danuna “fixed” the Customs Officers with a few bundles of moolah, or the money came via the Diplomatic Pouch to one of the Embassies in Colombo.

History repeats itself! If one remembers how then Government of the Day, collaborated with the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Colombo to import “Duty Free”, high technology communications equipment and transport same to Wanniya as a “gift”.

The same equipment was subsequently used by the Tamil Tiger Terrorists leader Velupillai Prabhakaran to propagate his Eelam and use the equipment against Sri Lanka.

It is very likely that the governments of USA and Norway had their thumb prints on the dollar transaction, which was collected by Fonzy and his cronies during one of their drive-ins to the Embassies. This was a “numbered” set-up. Couldn’t they give old used notes with random numbers? Just like they ask in good old movies!

The rumour has it that it was a cool million Green Backs. Where did the balance of US$ 473,000.00 disappear? Since they are “hot from the print” the numbers will point to the end users in due course. Someone or several are holding onto a “smoking bundle”.

As it stands, there might be many Fonsekas and Tillekeratnes’ playing Scrabble together in Welikada! And more “porridge” to come from an American criminal enquiry on fraud.

Would some TV script-writer plan a soap-opera based on Sri Lankan politics?"

[i know this akila fellow and his betterhalf andrea from slovakia or somewhere. he has uploaded a few beautiful clips in youtube. he has nothing to do with OAOA or anyone here. he's the "peace ponnaya" type of a guy. certainly not a patriot, but that's his choice. never uses filth and VERY religious.]

Really?

So what do you think when this obviously anti-SL whore named "Andrea Ulicna" says to OaOA:

[Do you know Asithri's uncle is a Monk? Can you people tell Asithri not to mess with my ass?]

[i know this akila fellow and his betterhalf andrea...he's the "peace ponnaya" type of a guy. certainly not a patriot, but that's his choice. never uses filth and VERY religious.]

"VERY religious?"

wow! Now that changes everything form me - NOT!

Moshey looks like you are being taken for another ride just like how that anti-SL "Rana" whoredog took you for a ride. For all we know, this "akila" and "Rana" are the same.

"Certainly not a patriot" you said....well, well, now that requires some exorcising isn't it mate?

It requires this humble but PATRIOTIC OAO to shove his baseball bat up this akila and his andrea whores' arses with no lube uh?

You can support any political party in SL - that is democracy. BUT you DO NOT become a NON-PATRIOTS...as if you do, then the Bush-Doctrine applies: You are just another LTTE terrorist whorebitch in our view and deserves to be given the "Nanthikadal Treatment."

Asithri I know you as well, you're the self-proclaiming patriot who's name I won't reveal just yet.

A real patriot doesn't go telling everyone that he is one. Your actions reflect your patriotism. Your Mother Lanka needs you now more than ever, so why don't you buy a plane ticket and go there to help economic development (if you're any educated fellow that is).

Otherwise just shut your trap and listen to what others have to say here too.

Now you are really mad. I have no doubt. Turn back and see how you behaved today. How many fake IDs. You are talking to yourself. I pity you. You are sick and really disturbed. You need help.

Get a life madman. Get a life. Stop your madness for a moment and take a look at you. Is this the way your days are going to go everyday? You can't see it because you are mad. We can see it very well. Think about your children and go to a doctor. We all know who you are. You are K.D. Somatilake. You are an engineer and you have written books on electricity that published in the internet. Why are you behaving like a mental case? Did anyone hurt you badly?

Please turn back and see how you behaved for the last 2 weeks. I'm not insulting you. Take a look at you now before you become totally uncontrollable. And take your bonikkas with you.

Anonymity removes inhibition. This means that some people will be able to become flashers without having to face legal, moral or social consequences. Even with anonymity if one can maintain calmness and decency and do not engage in such flashing then it is a true value. The pretence maintained by some people in actual social life is just a big lie. Flashing is what lies underneath this big lie. Each and every one of us has the option to be a big lie or to be our true selves that we can really be.

The meaning of being human is not to be flashy and/or act on impulses but harness impulses and nurture one's spirit with richness of really true human essence.

Any abuse directed at this comment will not be received by me and therefore has a natural path to the abuser.

what a stupid proposal! this is what the retards ultimately want. the suicide bomber mentality.

some RETARDS fake IDs and make fun of real bloggers and the MACHIAVILIAN solution is even funnier - real bloggers to go out with the RETARD blogger's fake IDs!!!

what should happen is to FOCUS on DEFENCE and related matters. RETARDS are very angry with that. first they left us alone when we discussed patriotic stuff then they realised we are neglecting them and started abusing patriots.

anyway still the solution is to IGNORE these retards and continue to discuss DEFENCE and related PATRIOTIC issues.

NONE of the troublemakers discuss defence/related stuff/patriotism. this is the problem and the solution.

that will eventually SILENCE the retards, copycats, lunatics, prostitutes, maniacs, etc

"After almost 30 years later the Nagadeepa Buddhist Vihara is open to the people. Nagadeepa is very special for Sri Lankan Buddhists as Lord Buddha visited this place around 2,500 years ago. The present large influx of pilgrims is historical. It symbolises the ending of racist demarcations imposed by the LTTE using terror and violence. It also symbolises people’s undying devotion and the determination to integrate. The fallacy of racial homelands is another manifestation. However, most pilgrims who are from less affluent sections of the society find it pretty bad in Jaffna where there are no decent facilities for outsiders. All such infrastructure got destroyed or neglected during the war.

Many of these pilgrims sleep on the stands of the Duraiappah Stadium. It is said that around 20 busloads of people get down at the Stadium every day. While they cook their own meals, the site seriously lacks basic facilities. Although the Jaffna Municipal Council does a good job in providing them with water, it’s hardly sufficient and the quality of water is not guaranteed. These pilgrims drink water without boiling and it poses a health risk not only to them but also to the resident population in Jaffna. To aggravate matters, they use paddy fields in Achchuveli as toilets.

The Palali army base has enough space for all of them to camp. It also has basic facilities. Using these facilities ensure hygienic conditions for all. Further, while it makes the pilgrimage more comfortable for the pilgrims, it also reduces the problems this large influx creates for Jaffna people. The Stadium and the paddy fields are certainly for different purposes.

As time goes by Jaffna will have commercial facilities at reasonable prices. Until then the government should ensure reasonable facilities for the good of everyone. Hopefully the Ministry of Defence will do the needful."

but in the case of MR there is a catch. IF he blunders, his brothers, son are going to get screwed IMMEDIATELY. if he is so affectionate of his family members, he MUST do well so that ppl will love his brothers/son.

this is like olden days of kings. if king saddhatissa had fcuked the ppl, his sons would not have become successful kings. if king datusena blunderred ppl would not have tolerated king kassyapa's BS.

MR's planning horizon (all SL politicos are by nature SHORT SIGHTED) is forced to be big and extends far beyond his term.

i think this is very good for SL. it stops short term irresponsible behavior.

Adding another to the already existing alliances, former Parliamentarian from the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) M.K. Sivajilingam is to contest the upcoming General Elections through another alliance.

Mr. Sivajilingam says that he has signed a memorandum of understanding with Dr. Wickremabahu Karunaratne’s Nava Sama Samaja Party and would contest under the banner of the Left Liberation Front (LLF).

However, Mr. Sivajilingam has also formed another alliance named the Tamil National Liberation Alliance (TNLA) together with another TNA ex MP N. Sri Kanthan.

According to Mr. Sivajilingam, the TNLA will contest the North and East under its symbol of the umbrella.

M.K. Sivajilingam told Adaderana that the TNA did not really represent the Tamils of this country. They decided to form a separate alliance, the TNLA so as to find solutions to burning issues of the country.

[1. What is your take on recent infighting of the TNA?]It does not concern me.

[2. In teh context that Editor Badrinath raises questions in your own mind, don't you feel that you're just wasting time with his forum? And you have been fooled in bigtime by cyber fakes? ]

I did supported Badri bcoz I found him as one of kind analyst.

3. What is your take on Mahen? Any relevance with Badri, as Mahen openly claimed?

Anything is possible, but I do not want to jump prematurely on this. Last time I heard from Badri, he sounded like he was cornered by some folks. Without his knowledge, he gave away few hints that put me in the suspicion mode.

[SLA soldier recovered dead in Jaffna[TamilNet, Tuesday, 23 February 2010, 03:07 GMT]The body of a Sri Lanka Army (SLA) soldier with more than five bullet wounds was handed over to Jaffna Teaching Hospital Monday from Vettilaikea’ni in Vadmaraadchi East. SLA authorities claim that he had shot himself to death. Meanwhile, the newly appointed SLA commander for Jaffna, Major Gen. Kathurusinghe, met several civil society representatives 17 February in an effort to get their cooperation in integrating activities in Jaffna, sources in Jaffna said. ]-----------------

It does not make sense to me. If he shot himself, then how come there were 5 bullet wounds? At max, there will be only 2 bullet shots in any suicide attempt. I guess he was shot to death by someone.

Just what the doctor ordered. It is the grand formula of running into obsolescence.

Two things stand.

1. Although it looks absolutely savage these racist MFs and their supporters will not realize it overnight and support SL base parties next day. I am rather skeptical about quick Sri Lankan feelings in liberated areas.

2. If the cease to exists suddenly, the void does not align or force the public for Sri Lankan parties, rather it would make them totally alienated and disconnected from us. These racists are the only link that connects them to Sri Lanka's mainstream politics. Such alienation is the hatching ground for future terrorism.

So the racists still have a part to play. That is to gradually bring the public into Sri Lanka based politics. [Likewise RW had a role to play in the war times, in order to bring everyone to Mr's fold]

70-80 yrs ago, when most aristocrats were sudda boot lickers, the russian bootlickers brought some spirit to us. This is why independent SL almost voted a socialist govt in. Socialists are equal anti social loosers to the racists, but ppl loved them for the spirit they brought into our independence. Henceforth it became a virus derailing our nation for most of 50s and 60s, peaking at 70-77 torturing economy [which was run by socialists behind Sirirma saree].

Wonder what saved us from falling into their hands? The divisions among them. There had been a 1000 odd diff socilaist factions. They debated and broke apart, still pressing another hardline lunatic theory like the others. But in effect they lost the common public and pushed them towards the mainstream parties.

I am glad to see the same thing happening to racist tamil parties. More we have, lesser total support there will be. Yet the balance will not run stray, instead they'll take the racist faction for a negative example and move towards Sri Lankan politics.

Bhairav; this is why it is a concerning matter for you, although you pretend to stay out of it. Now I'd like to know dear fella, what is your take on TNA division?

TNA in pieces. Perhaps the best thing happened after the victory of war.

"Work tirelessly and sincerely for the realization of thr aspirations of tamils and self governance in N/E..." says the savage. But he does not know that he's doing his part in ethnic integration of SL.

That of course, if and only if, the govt polays right cards such as multi ethnic resettlement.

Wikarabahu is a bloody hell intelligent lunatic. He co-existed with teh tamil racist parties for 30 odd years following a tamil racist line, yet distinct from the tamil politics. He knew it as sure as anything, that had he joined them during pussycat times, it is a matter of time that pussycat bullet will follow him. And he waited all this long to finally make the alliance he wished all these years. And he himself is benefited with the war victory right now.

"M.K. Sivajilingam told Adaderana that the TNA did not really represent the Tamils of this country. They decided to form a separate alliance, the TNLA so as to find solutions to burning issues of the country."

one racist party for another!!!

what a joke!!

we have one more racist party now. these are the racists that are the root cause of the problem.

[The political situation in Sri Lanka is not perfect. There is corruption within --and without-- the government institutions, nepotism, and a degree of authoritarian rule that defies the normal constraints.

But at the same time, there has never been a leadership in the country that was as energetic, and determined, as the current government.

We've seen this in one instance beyond any doubt in the war against LTTE, which it won hands down. So, even though it might look unlikely at the moment, what if... and I don't think this is such a outlandish supposition...what if the same outfit--i.e., the Rajapakshas et al--set out to accelerate the development of the country as a whole..., Could that, too, not be done..? I think it could.

The thing to remember is that when analysing the Rajapakshas, you have correctly identify their mindset. Most people, such as the writer of this article, seems convinced that the Rajapakshas are entirely self serving and power hungry, grabbing whatever they could whenever they could. There is certainly an element of that. But to totally believe that aspect of it is to miss a yet more defining and a central trait in them.

They are patriots. They love the country they were born in and are willing to single mindedly do whatever it takes to make it a better place. And they are strong leaders, whatever the faults.

This last is almost an anomaly in a place like Sri Lanka. So I believe, against all bets by the so called liberal media--and The Times seems to have a particularly harsh take on Rajapakshas and Sri Lankan politics--the fuzzy logic of this third world country would spin out a little gem. ]

Read all comments.

Here is what I agree with the most:

[I always considered myself as a patriot, but I never ever thought of being corrupt, authoritarian or serving my family and friends depriving opportunities for others. To be a perfect patriot, I am thinking of changing my attitude after reading this article. I should start all ill deeds. Should start plundering the wealth of others; intimidating others in what ever way I can; and should not allow anyone any opportunity and keep everything to me and my own pelple. I am going to do this in order to become a true patriot.

Thank you for teaching me what patiotism actually means and how to be a patriot.]

the anger against them is not bcos of corruption, but bcos they screwed the LTTE which was thought tp be impossible b4 their time.

I might add the anger has risen against MR since UNP voters beleive that by destroying the LTTE he destroyed the UNP.

The fact is that MR destroyed the LTTE. This is good for Sri Lanka and it is good for UNP too. But current UNP leaders are such a bunch that what is good for Sri Lanka is not good for them. Not MR but they (current UNP bunch) destroyed UNP and put the blame on MR.

By the way, there is another classic example of lies of colosal magnitude. It was published that Namal threatened Sanath some time ago.

[a terrorist is a terrorist whether the bugger is in DUBAI or DEVIPURAM.]

Moshe, old boy, only 'political solution' understood by terrorists is a bullet right between the eyes. Remember how the fat bastard became quiet after the 'political solution' entered through his temple and existed at the back of his head.

You tried to engage with some discussion with few guys for few comments and again raised your sarong at fellow bloggers. I want DW to reprimand your ugly behavior and either change you being a nuisance or bar you all together.

Anyway it is upto DW. It is for the sanity of his blog. I am not worried or troubled by tour presence. 90% of your comments I ignore. Most are not relevant and most relevant ones are not logical.

It is obvious that everyone is ignoring 90% of your crap [and now donot waste time and space by coming in 101 diff clones of yet-unknown names gathering support from your "readerbase, ok?]. So on the other hand as long as DW allows the shit piles collected in his terrace, ppl seem to be ok to step over them and carry on with their lives.